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Elizabeth Gentilcore, MD, LCSW-C

Steady support for anxiety and life changes

14 years in practice · based in Maryland · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Gentilcore is a calm and grounded therapist who helps people manage anxiety, stress, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She holds an MD and is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, bringing 14 years of experience to her practice. Her style is steady and nurturing, and she aims to make therapy feel approachable and understandable.

She meets people where they are without judgment or pressure.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on listening first, then untangling what is keeping someone stuck. Elizabeth uses practical, evidence-based techniques to build clearer thinking and better coping skills. Elizabeth pays close attention to how everyday habits, communication, and past relationships shape current problems.

She helps people set small, realistic goals and practice new ways of responding. Work may include improving communication, managing impulses, or handling caregiver stress. She also addresses issues connected to intimacy and sexuality, including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultures, in a nonjudgmental way.

Other areas she supports include infertility concerns, divorce and separation, immigration-related stress, and isolation or loneliness. Elizabeth’s approach combines steady support with practical steps. She aims to help people move from surviving to functioning and then toward thriving.

Appointments are available through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging so therapy can fit into a busy life.

Approaches and online therapy options

Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach emphasizes learning new coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce worry and manage stress; this helps people feel more in control of daily life. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns by identifying unhelpful habits and practicing clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries; this can ease conflict and rebuild connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That process may shift over time as new information and progress emerge.

Online therapy is offered through multiple formats to make sessions more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session or visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people work through issues in short bursts or between sessions, and they can fit into a busy day without travel. These options make it easier to keep continuity and practice skills between appointments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Elizabeth commonly help with?
She works with people facing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions, plus related issues like caregiver stress, infertility, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is steady and nurturing. She listens closely, avoids judgment, and uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help untangle problems and build coping skills.
How long has she practiced?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
Elizabeth practices in Maryland and holds an MD plus LCSW-C as listed in her profile.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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